Evaluation of the effectiveness of iron and folate supplementation during pregnancy in a rural area of Limpopo province

  • R L Mamabolo
  • M Alberts
  • N P Steyn
  • H A Delemarre-van de Waal
  • N G Nthangeni
  • N S Levitt

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of iron and folate supplementation in antenatal clinics.

Author Biographies

R L Mamabolo
Medical Sciences Programme, University of the North, Sovenga, Limpopo Province and Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle Unit, Medical Research Council, Tygerberg, W Cape, MSc
M Alberts
Medical Sciences Programme, University of the North, Sovenga, Limpopo Province, PhD
N P Steyn
Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle Unit, Medical Research Council, Tygerberg, W Cape, PhD
H A Delemarre-van de Waal
Pediatric Endocrinology, Vrije University Medical Centre, Vrije University, Amsterdam, Netherlands, MD, PhD
N G Nthangeni
Nutrition Programme, Medical University of Southern Africa, PO Medunsa, 0204, PhD
N S Levitt
Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, MD
How to Cite
Mamabolo, R., Alberts, M., Steyn, N., Delemarre-van de Waal, H., Nthangeni, N., & Levitt, N. (1). Evaluation of the effectiveness of iron and folate supplementation during pregnancy in a rural area of Limpopo province. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 17(1). Retrieved from http://sajcn.redbricklibrary.com/index.php/SAJCN/article/view/61
Issue
Vol 17 No 1 (2004)
Section
Original Research
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